Consulate General of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay in Toronto

Certificate of Existence / Proof of Life

Eligible Applicants 

Persons residing within the jurisdiction of this Consulate General who receive a retirement pension or benefit from Uruguay through one of the following institutions:

• Social Security Bank (BPS)
• Notarial Pension Fund
• Police Pension Fund
• Banking Pension Fund
• Military Pension Fund
• Other Uruguayan pension institutions  

Procedure

The procedure may be completed either in person or by email. 

In-Person Procedure 

Uruguayan Identity Card or Passport 

Cost: Free of charge

Procedure by Email:

Send an email to cgtoronto@mrree.gub.uy including the request and the following scanned documents:

• Copy of the identity card (front and back) or Uruguayan passport (personal information page)
• Medical certificate confirming that you are alive, signed by a physician and including the physician’s stamp, professional registration number, and date (issued no more than seven days before submission)
• Alternatively, a certificate of existence issued by another public authority may be submitted 

Cost: Free of charge

Specific Information According to the Pension Institution

Military Pension Fund: The Proof of Life Certificate for the Uruguayan Military Pension Fund may only be processed during the months of January and July each year.
BPS: If completed in person, the certificate is valid for 90 days. If submitted with a medical certificate or a certificate issued by another institution, it is valid for 90 days.